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$1.5M In 'Critical' Upgrades Coming To Ocean County Wastewater Plant
Ocean County is getting more than $1 million for major improvements to a wastewater treatment plant, officials said. The county will receive $1.5 million for work at the Central Water Pollution Control Facilities plant in Berkeley Township. Republican Rep. Chris Smith announced the federal funding in a news release on Friday, Mar. 15. The goal is to improve safety and reduce environmental risks at the plant on Hickory Lane. "This critical federal funding will allow Ocean County to demolish, replace, and rehabilitate the digester tank cover and other mechanical, structural, and electri…
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New Details Released On $20M Upgrade For Atlantic City's Boardwalk
The most iconic part of Atlantic City is getting tens of millions of dollars in upgrades. But many millions more are needed to fully repair the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The city held a news conference on Tuesday, Mar. 12 to discuss the next steps in the major undertaking to fix up the boardwalk. Atlantic City and Asbury Park got the largest shares of the $100 million from the state's Boardwalk Preservation Fund. Each city will receive $20 million to make vital improvements to their boardwalks. The media event was also an opportunity to show off the work already being done on the board…
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Central Jersey Firefighters Get $4M In Federal Funds To Boost Staffing
Perth Amboy Fire Department will receive $3.6 million in federal aid to increase staff, U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. announced on Friday, Sept. 1. The federal funding comes from FEMA. Perth Amboy Fire Chief Edward Mullen said that with the funding "we will be able to hire 12 additional firefighters, increasing our personnel to 84," “This is wonderful news for Perth Amboy," Pallone said. "The federal funding will allow the city to maintain adequate staffing to meet the needs of the city’s growing population and keep residents safe and healthy.”
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White House Declares These 5 NJ Counties Disaster Areas During January Nor'easter
President Joe Biden offered federal funding to five New Jersey counties declared disaster areas after being heavily affected by a winter storm last January, White House officials announced. Cape May, Morris, Ocean, Sussex, and Warren were made eligible on Wednesday to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures. The Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 storm buried northern areas under several feet of snow while communities along the Jersey Shore were severely damaged by the tides. Additional designations may be made …